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Highlighting that Oracle announced its solution for health insurance exchanges that provides state governments with the functionality and services required to help ensure health insurance exchange success. The article notes that the Oracle solution enables state governments to phase in additional programs as requirements or legislation changes and supports key Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology guidance. The article also includes comments from Mark Johnson, senior vice president, Oracle Public Sector noting that Oracle offers a robust solution which consists of proven technologies that are architected to work together, and include the necessary capabilities to deliver a successful program.

Article discussing how semantic technology is now finding a greater role in a practical-minded government project, National Information Exchange Model (NIEM). The article includes comments from Peter Doolan, vice president and chief technology officer, O

The Oct. 28 edition of Governing include the following San Jose Mercury News syndicated article highlighting how some of Silicon Valley's legendary companies, including Oracle, are embracing cloud. The article quotes Larry Ellison, executive chairman and chief technology officer, Oracle, and Shawn Price, senior vice president, Oracle, who discuss Oracle's cloud transformation, noting that Oracle is deploying its cloud services in 19 data centers in 14 different countries for an increase in data center capacity.

The Oct. 22 edition of GCN includes the following article highlighting the Pennsylvania's Treasury Department financial system upgrade. The article notes that the Treasury uses Oracle's PeopleSoft Financials to handle cost-payable processes and Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance for audit analytics and forensic analysis on payment processes. The article also quotes Sid Sinha, Oracle's senior director of application development, who discusses how auditors can adapt the technology.

The Oct. 22 edition of GCN includes the following article highlighting the Pennsylvania's Treasury Department financial system upgrade. The article notes that the Treasury uses Oracle's PeopleSoft Financials to handle cost-payable processes and Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance for audit analytics and forensic analysis on payment processes. The article also quotes Sid Sinha, Oracle's senior director of application development, who discusses how auditors can adapt the technology.

The July 12 issue of eCampus News includes an article discussing recent changes in colleges students' financial aid packages caused by Congress's sequestration talks. The article includes comment from Oracle customer, Marquette University in which Tara O'Neill, Associate Director of the Office of Finance and Student Financial Aid noted that if this would have happened in the mid-2000s, schools would not be able to make the proper adjustments needed. However, with technological advancements in its financial aid office, Marquette was able to notify students of possible aid changes within 30 minutes of getting word from the federal government. The article notes that Marquette uses PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Student Financing system which provides constant updates to federal rules and regulations surrounding financial aid.

The Oct. 28 edition of Government Technology include the following San Jose Mercury News syndicated article highlighting how some of Silicon Valley's legendary companies, including Oracle, are embracing cloud. The article quotes Larry Ellison, executive chairman and chief technology officer, Oracle, and Shawn Price, senior vice president, Oracle, who discuss Oracle's cloud transformation, noting that Oracle is deploying its cloud services in 19 data centers in 14 different countries for an increase in data center capacity.

Highlighting that Oracle announced its solution for health insurance exchanges that provides state governments with the functionality and services required to help ensure health insurance exchange success. The release notes that Oracle's comprehensive solution for healthcare insurance exchanges can support Health and Human Service programs and core business functions such as eligibility and enrollment; billings, collections and premium reconciliation; customer service; premium tax credit tracking; broker management; payment processing and financial and management reporting. The release also includes comments from Mark Johnson, senior vice president, Oracle Public Sector noting that Oracle offers a robust solution which consists of proven technologies that are architected to work together, and include the necessary capabilities needed to deliver a successful program.

Highlighting that according to a report by Pike Research, demand for water is outpacing the rate of population growth by more than double, and government data forecasts water shortages in 26 U.S. states by 2013. The article notes that an October 2010 study by Oracle Utilities titled "Testing the Water: Smart Metering for Water Utilities" concluded that 76 percent of customers were concerned with water conservation and 69 percent believed they could reduce personal water usage. The article also includes comments from Stephan Scholl, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Utilities in a 2010 statement noting that smart meter technologies can produce the actionable data required to provide consumers with information they can use to make smarter decisions about water consumption.

Highlighting that CACI International has bolstered its presence in the government transformation arena with the acquisition of Advanced Programs Group LLC, an Oracle Platinum Partner and provider of Oracle e-Business services in the federal market. The article notes that services include Oracle e-Business Suite implementations, IT program management, enterprise architecture, and security assistance.

Highlights results from Oracle's "Smart Grid Challenges & Choices: Utility Executives' Vision for the New Decade" report, which found that utilities consider system reliability a major concern for smart grid deployment.

Highlighting that St. Petersburg eliminated error-prone paper processes and automated purchasing procedures with Oracle Advanced Procurement includes comments from Wayne Bobby and Christine West.